Simon

The Fit Expert

The Simons are longer in length and wider in width, so some people prefer to go down a half a size for the perfect fit!

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Description

Handmade in Mexico, The Simon features tough Barcelona leathers unlined for simplicity and comfort. With their old-gold, over sized eyelets and leather laces, stained Goodyear welted leather soles, 2" stacked leather heels with rubber lifts, and a JF custom shark-nosed last with a structured toe, The Simon holds a unique and suave look. I Believe.

REVIEWS (37)

Birthday Bliss!

Kristen

I saw these amazing floral Simon's online and thought, my oh my, I would love to try those pretties on. So last fall I went to our not so local Fluevog but they didn't have any?! The solution of course was to buy online but I am always hesitant because I am very picky about my shoes fitting right and feeling comfortable, I know, silly me, but whenever I order online I end up returning. I waited, I procrastinated, and then decided they would make an excellent Christmas present to myself but much to my dismay... they were gone. Maybe I wanted to remind (punish) myself to seize the moment next time-- by checking the site periodically to see just how gone they were but a week before my birthday, a pair in my size appeared! I did not make the same mistake twice, I seized the moment AND the shoes and now they have arrived and it's birthday bliss! Thank you, thank you, fate and Fluevog for giving me a second chance! Now if it would only stop snowing so I could actually wear them out. Anyway, the reviews on them are spot on, super comfortable, sturdily made, beautiful to behold-- order a half size down (if there's anything left to order), and you will be happy as a clam in these little floral indulgences.

Terry

I'm in love with these boots! They're gorgeous and very comfortable. if you have a high arch like I do you may need arch supports. Whats more, customer service is excellent. The website didn't have my size and they searched far and wide for me, and found it!!! Thanks guys!

My first pair of the fall 2014 season!

Nancy - Grass Valley

I love love love the floral Simons. The heel cap is a slightly different color and I love details like that. Also, huge grommets and the strongest, easiest laces make these boots dreamy!

Fit: they run loong, and wide, but my instep prevents me from sizing down, so I'm living with the extra length and width. I have 3.5 - 4 inch wide feet, with a high instep and short toes and took my usual vog size.

I paid full price and boy am I happy I did. These would be regret shoes if I hadn't!

Can't beat the look of the floral

Tracy - Salem, OR

The Simon had never been one of my favorite Fluevog styles until I walked into the store and saw the floral. I had to have them!!! I bought a size 7 because they didn't have a 6.5, and it probably would have been better had I been more patient and waited and ordered the size down. I wear these, but they are a little long in the toe box. Although I still love the look, I don't find myself wearing these as often as I had hoped. they are a stiffer feeling than I am accustomed to, but other than that I think overall they are pretty nice!

LOVE

Kristina - SF Bay Area

These boots are so amazing in person! I finally made a trip to the Union Square location in San Francisco just to see all the gorgeous shoes in person. The Simon caught my eye. They didn't have the floral one on display, so I didn't know it existed until I was perusing the website. When I saw them, I fell, hard! I was so bummed when I saw that they were sold out of my usual size 8.5 (which is what I wear with shoes I wear socks with. I wear a solid 8 in sandals and heels.) The fit expert guide on the website said that these shoes run a bit big and recommended that you size down half a size. I did, and I am glad! I went with a 7.5 and with thin dress socks, I have plenty of room. I'm giving all these details in case it helps someone else contemplating these super cool boots. The floral ones are gorgeous and I can't wait to wear them!

Whoa!!! Booties!!!

Teresa Sinderson - United States

I ordered these pups on the free shipping weekend Sunday, and had them from the closest fluevog store in Portland, Or. by Tuesday the next week. I did order down a half size and the fit was perfect. These are now my fav boots for the coming season!!! Rockin it for sure!!!

What dreams are made of!

Andrina - Cairns, Australia

I dreamed about these every night until they arrived. I was hoping they would arrive before I went travelling, and they did. 10 days after they shipped, they arrived (so quick!). I had help with choosing the size and after popping them on, it looks like we nailed it. I got the floral pair, and they feel great on. I read the reviews that mentioned the un-comfy effects on the Achilles region, but I have no such trouble. There's a spot on the inside of one ankle where I am going to feel a bit of pain while I break them in, but apart from that they felt great.

Gorgeous and comfy

Jen - United States

I have the Simon in black and it's hard for me to resist wearing them everyday, but I want them to last as long as possible. The squared toe gives them this lovely boyish look. I adore the brown soles and the old looking metal. The heel is comfy enough that it can get me through a day bustling around lab, and is soft enough that it's quiet, which I appreciate. My only worry with these is that the leather soles aren't terribly happy when there's surprise rain. I'll probably bring them in to a store to have a rubber sole put on.

great looking, but killer uncomfortable

allison - toronto

i have lots of vogs. love them. can't believe i found a pair that did not meet my expectations. i had coveted the brown leather simon for months, looked at them online all the time and then finally bought a pair last summer. The first day they were really uncomfortable and I hoped that the leather was just stiff and would soften, but the boots are so painfully uncomfortable that I haven't been able to wear them at all. I would really caution any interested in buying these to wear them for a long time in the store before purchase - make sure that you get a pair that allows you to bend your foot! the high back looks great, but it doesn't give, so it digs into your Achilles. i see that some have had good success with the floral, so maybe it is just the brown leather that is problematic.

Loving These Boots

Dixie - Tucson,AZ

I have been looking at Fluevog shoes for quite sometime, enchanted with the beauty and uniqueness of them. When I saw these boots in the floral pattern they immediately pulled strong and hard on my heart strings. The other thing that made me think this was it, I have to try these shoes, was that they were noted to run large. I have a big foot and run between a B to a C in width and often have a horrible time finding a boot to fit. When these arrived, I took them from the box and loved the floral design in person with deep, deep love. Then came the moment of truth, can I,aka "Big Foot", get these on??? The answer is a resounding YES! I adore these shoes. Since I live in the Sonoran Desert and we have embarked into 4-5 months of 100 degree temps, I will be saving this beauties for the fall but gazing often and thinking, "Life is Good".

Love the flowers!

Tara - Montreal

I had a hard time with my first pair of brown High Simons, they were stiff and not all that comfortable. But when I saw the flowers, I HAD to try them on, and this pair was much more comfortable - softer leather and better fit. Bought them immediately! They are so beautiful and fun to wear.

These are so cool!

Victoria - Tacoma WA

I made a list of Vog shoes to try on in the store, however, these weren't on my list. But, when I tried on a similar boot that just didn't work, the sales person suggested these in brown. I fell in love as soon as I put them on! I get so many compliments, almost always from men - which I think is funny! (The new floral is beautiful - uh oh.) I have a med width foot and think the fit is perfect. I didn't even think about the back of the heel until I read the other reviews. Also I really like the heel height - not too high for a tall person. Thanks for another great shoe.

Is it lust or love, or both?!?

Tina De Suza - Auckland, New Zealand

My floral beauties just arrived, and I am totally in love / lust already! Been Fluevoggin' since I lived in Yaletown back in 2002; the moment I pressed my frozen nose to the store window, I was hooked!! Gorgeous workmanship, totally bitchin' style! These boots will be a winter fave for me!

Love my Simon booties!

Sherri Lea - Near Philly

I probably would not have entertained these until I saw them in person! They are the wonderfully sturdy leather that I loved in my Frontiers and are probably from the same boot factory in Mexico. I would love to see more shoes/boots made there, because they are AWESOME! I got a 10, which is my Frontier size, but I do take a 10.5 in Cece and hopes to name a few. I probably could have gotten a 9.5 in these, but now I have room for a thicker sock in the colder winter. I did not have any issues with the shape on the back of my ankle, but I may have thinner ankles than some people. I got the flower version.

will the back of boot soften up?

Kelly - Vancouver

I love these but am wearing them around the house before I decide they are keepers :) Most of my Fluevogs are amazing out of the box but these not as much. I bought the tan colour, I sized down from a 7.5-8 to a 7 as the toe box is large and I have narrow feet. I have found that the angle of the leather on the top at the back angles in. It kinda digs in because obviously an ankle does not have a forward bend, this is uncomfortable :( The leather seems soft so am wondering if it will "give" and be ok? Anyone else have this problem?

super pretty

Maria Bravo - puerto rico

These boots look awesome in brown, super natural look, they are soft and comfy. I ordered them in 9, because I tought the shoe box will be tight but they certainly run larger than others, still will be nice w socks..

Sian

I'd eyed these boots on line for a while, not having a shop nearby, but finally I could resist no longer. I had to know how they would feel on my feet.
So I ordered from the website and they came lickity split fast. I was sent size 7.5 instead of a 7 due to a mistake from the actual factory where they had put a size 7.5 in the size 7 box. I called the store and they fixed it right away. Sent back the boots; Fluevog paid the shipping and I received my 7's in no time at all.
They are ... just scrumptious in every way. Beautiful, soft, thick leather; perfect walking heel and truly versatile. I love these boots!

Simon says , "Try me!"

McLloydie - San Francisco

Most Vogs run a bit narrow for my foot (to my great dismay - I risk heartbreak each time I shop), these included. The GOOD news is that the team @ the Haight shop is AWESOME, and stretched these for me, and over time and wearing, they've molded to my foot... bliss! I wear a pair of Superfeet arch support (the ones for heels - I also wear them in my Minis - super comfy) inside, and that helps extend the wear time indefinitely!

Every time I wear these I receive complements - I love these! My only complaint is that the laces tend to untie frequently (which I resolved by 1. rubbing them with beeswax - to give the leather a bit of tack. and 2. double knotting them!).

These have to be, hands down, my favorite pair of Vogs. Check em out!

Not as comfy as I had hoped

Tara - Montréal

I fell in love with the look of these in the store but they didn't have my size in brown so they transferred a pair in from Vancouver. The leather is quite stiff and tight over the arches, although there is either no arch support or it falls in the wrong spot for me as I had pain in my arches after wearing them all day. Also, the angle of the back of the boots is not great, angled too far forward and presses uncomfortably on my achilles tendon. They also run quite small, I am a 6 and had to order a 7, could not even get my foot into the boots in a size 6. Next time I will stick with my Adrianas which fit perfectly and are sooo comfy!

Love them so much, I bought the black ones too :)

Line - Fredericton, NB

Love, love, love these boots. They were a bit snug when I first wore them but within no time they were perfect!!! Compliments galore! Once again my Fluevogs are a hit! So... I went online and got another pair in black from the TO store. I love those too. What can I say, I'm a Fluevoger ;). Thx John!

"It's not meant to be"

Mahna

I had a similar experience to other reviewers regarding the inconsistent sizing. I could not get the right shoe on in the store, which is odd for me since my left foot is slight bigger and fit the left shoe.

When I told the worker about the sizing discrepancy, he replied "well, I guess it is not meant to be". I ended up ordering another pair from a different store. My suggestion would be to try on both shoes before purchasing.

Brother!

Melanie

I admit, I tried them on because I have a brother named Simon...but I bought them because they are super comfortable and funky. The only thing I would say is that the plain leather sole is not good in the rain so I had to take them to a cobbler to get rubber put on them. It IS Vancouver....

Super hip boots!

Victoria Lincoln - United States

Mostly men comment on these boots each time I wear them. (I own them in brown - purchased them in downtown Seattle. I went to buy a different pair and ended up with these!) I like them with my jeans and a fleece jacket, and feel pretty cool in them. I have to dress in business attire for work, so these boots with jeans is a real treat for me on weekends. In the summer, I paired them with dockers and wore them to the office - nice!

It was a bit of a struggle to get them over my heel in the beginning, but they softened up quickly, and it is good now. Not too narrow or too wide.

I had to chase these down

JK - NYC

I saw these boots while on a trip to NYC. I wandered into the SOHO store and tried on a pair but they were two sizes too big. So, I left and did get a card which I then lost. I returned home to CA and had no idea what store I was in but couldn't stop thinking of the boots. So, I knew I had left Balthazar and headed to the shoe store so I googled all shoe stores in the area and finally after some detective work, found the store AND the shoe. YES! I love them, my favorite boot of all time. Very, very comfortable and the workmanship is impeccable. I'm a 7/12 but ordered 8. The fit around the ankle is very nice, wraps around nicely. Great with shorts, jeans, dresses, everything. They look sooo cool. My first pair and I'm sure I will return.

christa - alameda, ca

The perfect boot to take the pressure off my dearly beloved Coventrys, don't want to wear them out! I'm generally a 7.5 and the 8 is just right. The leather is scrumptious, thick yet soft and molds to the foot instantly, heel is under-slung and the sole rolls smoothly when I walk. I love them, in short. I find the boots and shoes made in Mexico to be of extraordinary quality, I have 2 pairs of Coventrys and Danielsons and also the Hudson and they are incredibly sturdy and comfortable.

Love

Carol Chiodini - Orlando

Thank you to Wiley in Boston, You are the barometer by which men are measured, I love these boots,

Claire - Livermore CA

So good.
I wasn't sure I needed these in addition to my brown BBCs, but I got the Simons in black and have no regrets. I'm not normally into square toes, but they really fit with all the angular aspects of these boots. I pair them with country-looking outfits because they have a bit of a Frye feel to them, or goth it up with some striped pants and I get tons of compliments either way.
Required NO break-in except the instep is pretty damn steep when you're putting them on the first few times. I have a narrow foot and normally don't go for heels, and these fit me 100x better than the Adriana Nuni.

Melissa - Canada

Everything Monkey said about these shoes is true. But the part about 'feeling them up', is very, very, very true. Trust us, you want these boots.

Marie - New York

I only wish that the "I Believe" inscribed on the sole was in a place that didn't get worn off from wear.

These shoes are hot

Monkey - Nyc

Wether there's a girl in you or a guy in you, you're gonna want these shoes. My try on was bit rough in that the right boot was hard getting into, but what do you expect when you have one foot larger than the other? So ignore that comment. They're a little tricky in that they hate ankle socks (they slip to and fro while breakin in and wearing), so you better be prepared to free foot or have amazing socks that you aren't ashamed off. But good lord, I love them! I wear them w skirts, dresses, skinny jeans, ANYTHING really. They smell great and they look damn sexy on the ankle. You want these boots. Trust me. I'm feeling them up right ow as I type this...and I'm in a bar in NY during Fleet week. Use your own judgement on that comment, but I assure you you want these boots.

Oh Hi

Marie - New York

....Ive never met a Fluevog that I didn't love, and here is no exception. The only surprise is how excited I get to wear them and then when I can't- the leather sole is preventing me from wearing them as much as Id like to in this raining Spring weather. To be a little more clear about the comfort of these shoes, I recently injured my ankle and I am finding these shoes to be excellent support during this time. When I wear them I feel no constrictions. Id like to give a huge shout out to the guys in the NYC store, as they are always excellent and made sure I knew how to properly break in these shoes. Thank you guys, and gal!

Fabulous fabulous fabulous

elizabeth - Queenstown, New Zealand

These boots are .... well...fabulous! They look great, feel great & fit great. They look superb with tights and skirts and fit perfectly around the ankle (I have skinny ankles & sometimes find it hard to winch shoes/boots in enough - but don't fret if you are sturdier in the ankle, there is plenty of room for all sizes!). I wear a US 8.5 in Mini Qtees and a US9 in these boots, Convictions, Guides & Munsters. Thanks again to Keith in LA for his patience with my indecision as to colour - in a perfect world I would have got both but ended up opting for the black.

LJR - Cambridge, ON

As soon as I saw these boots from the shop window on Queen St. W. in Toronto, I knew it was over. This is my 2nd pair of Fluevogs (my first are black Malibrans with the groovy wooden heel) and, like the first, they've surprisingly comfortable - even for a girl like me who scarcely wears heels. I like these boots best with jeans or a long skirt and, in addition to the soft leather and beautiful colour, the leather laces are a wonderful touch. I fear that Fluevogs will be a guilty pleasure for a long time to come! :-D

Not Funny

Laurel - Canada

So disappointed I don't know where to start. These just arrived 1/2 hr ago and they are not new. I received shoes that have been worn! :-O Bend in the toes, worn on the tongue, and worn on the leather soles. Also, the right boot was so tight across the stitching at the bottom of the laces I broke a blood vessel on the top of my foot putting them on (:`( They were probably returned because someone else had the same problem. The left shoe fits like a glove. These are my 5th pair of Vogs and I believe this company is the best shoe company on the planet. Just so disappointed with this particular purchase. :-(

LOVE THESE SHOES

Sommer Powers - San Francisco

Best ever! Just bought three pair of Vogs in San Francisco at the Union Square Store. These are so wonderful. I get comments all day long ,-)

portland treasure

Katherine - Denver, CO

Since John won't bring his genius to Denver, I treat myself to a pair each time I travel to a Fluevog-friendly city. I tried on this pair in Portland and fell in love. Crazy comfy, like the leather was wrapped around my own feet for the fitting...and super cool, I must say. I am officially addicted to the Vogs, a true devotee...

Walk for miles

Angela B - Redmond, WA

Stunning. Comfortable. Gorgeous. Remarkable. Unique. This is my 10th pair of Fluevogs and possibly the most comfortable pair yet.